Archive By Section - Obituaries

Edward Camillo Belletto, 91, of Oakdale passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2016. Ed was born the youngest child of Italian immigrants, Raymond and Margherita Belletto, on the family farm where he lived his entire life. He was a 1943 graduate of Oakdale High School. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy stationed at Treasure Island and participated in the Okinawa Campaign. On May 7, 1949, he married 'the love of his life', Patricia Irwin. They were happily married for 67 years until her passing on May 9, 2016. They lived in the same house ...

Dwain passed away at 84, while living at the Veterans Home in Livermore, Calif. He was the youngest of five children born to Cyrus and Blanche Smee. He grew up in Oakdale, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca Goodman Smee and daughter Cherie Lynn Smee-Sanders. He is survived by sons Mark Smee and Craig (Smee) Wilkinson. Also Sheryl (Smee) Wilkinson and stepson David Nimmo. Dwain had five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dwain was a Korean War Hero and served his country bravely in battle at Christmas Hill. He was a Sergeant in the Army and ...

God called Midge home on July 23rd at her home in Oakdale and into the arms of her loving Savior. Midge was born in Alluwe, Oklahoma to the late Oliver Perry and Pearl Marie Skinner. She spent the Depression years growing up on the family farm with her seven brothers and sisters who all preceded her in death. During World War II Midge finished her high school education in Clarkston, WA and later worked at the Oakland Naval Base. Eventually Midge would attend Pacific Bible College in Portland, OR where she met her husband Myrle Shaw. They raised their children ...

Edward Camillo Belletto, 91, of Oakdale passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2016. Ed was born the youngest child of Italian immigrants, Raymond and Margherita Belletto, on the family farm where he lived his entire life. He was a 1943 graduate of Oakdale High School. After graduation he served in the U.S. Navy stationed at Treasure Island and participated in the Okinawa Campaign. On May 7, 1949, he married 'the love of his life', Patricia Irwin. They were happily married for 67 years until her passing on May 9, 2016. They lived in the same house ...

Neal Arlen Muncill, 81, of Oakdale, was born in El Centro CA to J.D. Muncill and Velma Muncill (McMullen). They moved to Modesto when he was a young boy. In his high school years at Modesto High he was involved in Track and Shot Put and held many records in these sports. He also played Varsity Football beginning his sophomore year. Neal was a Korean War Veteran. He enjoyed many activities throughout his life including car racing at the 99 speedway in Stockton. He taught his son Rick how to work on the race cars, motorcycles and eventually the ...

Giuliana Sargenti, 89, peacefully entered into rest on July 14, 2016. She was born on April 3, 1927 in Italy to her late parents Serafino and Ida Paoli and spent over 50 years living in Escalon. Giuliana leaves behind her loving son, William Sargenti, her grandchildren Julie McCoy, Sonja Spiller, Matthew Sargenti, Shelly Poyorena, August Sargenti and Reanna Sargenti, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Giuliana was an immigrant war bride at the age of 19. She spent most of her years in San Joaquin County. She will be remembered most for her cooking and a good "Dego Backhand ...

Thomas C. Hoek, 87, entered into rest on July 5, 2016 in Modesto. He was born on April 9, 1929 in Alameda. He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Anna Lee Hoek, his children Steven Hoek of Idaho, Gregory Hoek of Turlock, Brian Hoek of Escalon, Eric Hoek of Escalon, 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and his siblings Dirk Hoek of Modesto, Babs Zandstra of Indiana and Bill Hoek of Idaho. Thomas will be sincerely missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any hospice charity of your choice. For condolences to the family, please visit his ...

On May 11, 2016, Josephine Caetano who was fondly known as Toots, went to be with her Lord who believed she had a direct line to. She was a prayer warrior for her Lord and a beautiful person both inside and out. She loved and lived her life for God and shared a little of that love for Elvis. Josephine leaves behind her children Joanne Caetano, Josephine (Peter) VanDyken, Carmen Caetano, Albert (Helen) Caetano and Grover Caetano. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Eva Arlene Quesenberry Futch graduated to glory May 13, 2016. Eva was born in Modesto on July 29, 1926 to John William Price Quesenberry and Carrie Alice Ousterhout Quesenberry. Eva attended Washington Grammar (K-4) Waterford Grammar (5-8). Eva graduated from Oakdale High School in 1944, going on to graduate from Modesto JC in 1948. Eva met and married Leo Futch July 11, 1948 and went on to have four boys. They spent many happy years in Monterey and Pebble Beach before returning to their hometown of Oakdale. Eva was a great volunteer in Oakdale. She worked for the blood bank ...

Patricia Theresa Belletto, 85, of Oakdale passed away peacefully at her home on May 9 surrounded by family. Pat was born on the family farm in Empire; the fifth of six children born to William and Cecelia Irwin. She was a 1948 graduate of Modesto High School. On May 7, 1949 she married the love of her life, Edward Belletto, and became a farmer's wife. They were happily married for 67 years and lived in the same home in rural Oakdale all that time. During her early marriage, she was a sales clerk for JC Penny in Oakdale and ...

Oren Hollis Allen, Jr. was born January 13, 1931 in Lubbock, TX. He passed from this life May 10, 2016 in Rancho Cordova, CA. Oren was preceded in death by his parents Oren Hollis Allen, Sr. and Elsie (Story) Allen and his wife Koelle (Smith) Allen. He is survived by his brother Sidney Allen of Nashville, TN and by his five children Sheri Dyson of Modesto, CA, Art Allen of Pollock Pines, CA, Ed Allen of Sacramento, CA, Clay Allen of Carmichael, CA and Calvin Allen of Campobello, SC. Oren also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great ...

Ruth, 87, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Modesto, California. Ruth was born to Samuel and Metha (Gillaspy) Thomas on the outskirts of Modesto on March 31, 1929, and lived in the surrounding area until her marriage to Raymond Park in 1953.

Sharon Eyestone Lamb passed away peacefully on May 7, 2016 in Oakdale at the age of 87. Sharon was born on August 20, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas to Shirley and Ruth Eyestone. The family lived on a farm but attended church in Wichita. During high school, she decided to sing in the church choir, and met a handsome young man named Bill. Although they attended rival high schools, they dated steadily until graduation. After graduation, Bill joined the Marine Corps, and Sharon went to Kansas State College. Both came home for Thanksgiving and decided to get married the day following ...

Victoria Jean Ransom Pimley, 85, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at her home in Oakdale CA. She was born on December 24, 1930, to Harold and Louise Bourget Ransom near Modesto CA on Granger Avenue. She was named after her Grandmother, Victoria Bourget. Victoria was raised in Oakdale with her two brothers, Kenneth and Edward Ransom. She graduated from Oakdale High School in 1949, where she met Gordon Pimley. They would later become husband and wife on April 7, 1951. Victoria worked for several years as a secretary at the Oakdale High School, beginning in 1950. She loved ...

William (Bill) Harris Pollard was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven at the age of 87 on May 1, 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado. When he passed, he was surrounded by family, including his devoted wife of 60 years, Marjorie Pollard. Bill was born July 26, 1928 in Mercedes, Texas to Thomas and Lula Mae Pollard, the youngest of four children. He attended Austin College where he earned a degree in Physical Education and then went on to earn a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. After college Bill was drafted into the Army and served as a medic in ...